If you managed to catch the mixture just as it was beginning to overheat you may be able to save it, but there's a good chance you may just have to start again if it's been drastically overheated. Put it down to a learning experience and remember to go lower and slower next time. How can I add/change the flavours in these chocolate hearts? There’s no need for a stand mixer in this recipe, as the chocolate is simply melted and mixed by hand with a (silicone) spatula or spoon. Can I make chocolate hearts with a food processor?

Or if you want to make half the amount of chocolate hearts, half the quantity of chocolate and use half of the mould shapes. Cream cheese mints can last for up to 2 weeks in your refrigerator. I advice you store them in an airtight container and place them in one of the cold dry places of your refrigerator (mine happens to be inside one of the drawers). You could even mix and match white and dark for some fantastic swirl effects. Can I make this recipe ahead?As a kid Benjamin, who's now 66-years-old, inhaled the smells of mint and chocolate wafting through the streets – so of course we had to get out of the car.

It should be very simple, as the chocolate can be measured by the mould. So here are a few tips for how to make a different quantity of chocolate hearts. Yup, smell it?” she asked, urging me to stand down wind. The intoxicating aromas of chocolate, mint and caramel enshrouded the homes around Confectioner’s Row where immigrants — including Benjamn's great grandparents – made their new lives. She believes the sweet air delivered feelings of love, possibility and privilege. Most sprinkles will have a 'best before' rather than 'use by date'. A 'use by' date should always be followed, but a 'best before' is more of a suggestion, so if they taste OK they're likely fine. With such a high sugar content a well stored sprinkle will have an incredibly long shelf life. Is this recipe suitable for vegetarians? First, make sure you melt your chocolate in 10-second blasts in the microwave, rather than a full minute. This helps you stir the chocolate for an even melt, and avoid the chocolate burning. Over the next few centuries, chocolate became more widely available and was enjoyed by the middle class in chocolate houses (similar to a coffee shop, only with chocolate).Most supermarkets will have a good selection of sprinkles on offer, but if you really want a ridiculous amount of variety specialist confectionery shops and online are the way to go. How can I tell if my sprinkles are still OK to use? For this recipe I’ve used milk chocolate which isn’t vegan as it contains dairy. However, there are many great vegan chocolate options that melt well and set fantastically. And since they’ve been around for so long there are probably a different million recipes to make them but I like to believe these heart shaped mints are the best. The reason? These cute mints will melt in your mouth! They are super creamy and soft and almost buttery like! And they are shaped like tiny hearts!! If that’s not the most adorable thing on the whole planet then I’m not sure what else can be. By the 1800s, chocolate was accessible and technology was so evolved, that in 1861, Cadbury started to sell chocolate in heart-shaped boxes. The boxes were printed with images of Cupid to link them to Valentine’s Day. While famously restrained, Victorians were hugely into celebrating Valentine’s Day with Cupid imagery and gifts. So the mass-produced Cadbury heart-shaped chocolate boxes became wildly popular. And again, sure any decorations you're using don't contain animal gelatin, animal-based food colouring or other animal products. Is this recipe gluten-free?